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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.89, 293.60 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.89, 293.60 and 109.20 is: 163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.89 : 293.60 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.89/293.60 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.89x = 293.60 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.89x = 32,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061.12/195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.67

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